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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.80, 3,375.22 and 2,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.80, 3,375.22 and 2,248.05 is: 3,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.80 : 3,375.22 = 2,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.80/3,375.22 = 2,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.80x = 3,375.22 × 2,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.80x = 7,587,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,663.32/2,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.41

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